Canada Pauses Immigration Target Increases Due to Housing and Inflation Challenges
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Canada is keeping immigration targets unchanged at 465,000 in 2022, 485,000 in 2024, and 500,000 in 2025-2026.
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The pause in increasing targets is due to challenges like housing shortages and high inflation.
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Immigration has fueled Canada's economic and population growth but also contributed to housing issues.
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An aging population means Canada needs immigrants long-term to stabilize population age.
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More immigrants are choosing to leave Canada, posing a challenge for its dependence on immigration.
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